animals
Across
- 4. Slimy-skinned vertebrates, such as frogs, that can live both on land and in water.
- 7. Protective outer layer on fish and reptiles that provides armor and aids in camouflage.
- 9. Long limbs found on animals like squids and octopuses, used for grasping and movement.
- 10. The fur around the head and neck of a lion, giving it a regal appearance.
- 11. Animals such as cats and seals have these tactile hairs around the nose and mouth.
- 13. Tiny, lightweight structures that cover the bodies of birds, allowing them to fly.
- 15. The large, flexible nose of an elephant.
- 17. Warm-blooded vertebrates that have hair and produce milk for their young.
- 18. Structures that help fish breathe underwater, extracting oxygen from water.
Down
- 1. Flat, fin-like limbs used by marine animals like seals and penguins for swimming.
- 2. Long teeth that extend outside the mouth in animals like elephants and walruses.
- 3. Hard, bony outgrowths on the heads of deer that are shed and regrown annually.
- 5. Projections on the head of a bull or ram, typically used in fighting or defense.
- 6. Horn-like structures on the heads of beetles and other insects used for sensing the environment.
- 8. Hard, curved nails found on animals like cats and birds of prey.
- 12. Cold-blooded animals with dry, scaly skin.
- 13. Webbed body parts that fish and dolphins use to move through water.
- 14. Keratin-covered feet found in animals like horses and deer.
- 16. Pointed, needle-like teeth that help some animals tear into flesh.